setup-masternode.php

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    $title = "XDC Network Masternodes - The Backbone of a Fast, Secure, and Decentralized Network";
    $desc = "XDC Network Masternodes are the pillars of blockchain performance, ensuring high-speed transaction validation, network security, and decentralized governance.";

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                <h1 class="title-m text-center mb-0">XDC Network Masternodes</h1>
                <h2 class="subtitle subtitle-s fw-500 text-center mb-0">The Backbone of a Fast, Secure, and Decentralized Network</h2>
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                    XDC Network Masternodes are the pillars of blockchain performance, ensuring high-speed transaction validation, network security, and decentralized governance. But they’re just one part of the broader node architecture on
                    XDC.
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                <h3 class="title-m text-center">Types of Nodes on the XDC Network</h3>
                <div class="subtitle subtitle-s text-center">Let's explore all the types of Nodes on the XDC Network.</div>
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                        <h4 class="fw-600 mb-2">1. Full Node</h4>
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                            <li>Anyone can set up a Full Node on the XDC Network.</li>
                            <li><span class="fw-600">No staking required — no rewards.</span></li>
                            <li>Used primarily to fetch data from the blockchain.</li>
                            <li>Ideal for developers and explorers who want access to real-time blockchain state without participating in block validation.</li>
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                        <h4 class="fw-600 mb-2">2. Archive Node</h4>
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                            <li>An enhanced version of the Full Node.</li>
                            <li><span class="fw-600">Stores the entire historical blockchain data.</span></li>
                            <li>Useful for applications and dApps that need deep historical reference points.</li>
                            <li>It is not mandatory for standard users, but it is valuable for analytics, explorers, and data-heavy services.</li>
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                        <h4 class="fw-600 mb-2">3. Masternode</h4>
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                            <li>The most critical type of node on the XDC Network.</li>
                            <li>Requires a <span class="fw-600">minimum 10 million XDC</span> contribution (no upper limit).</li>
                            <li><span class="fw-600">Validates transactions and mines blocks.</span></li>
                            <li>Participates in consensus and governance voting.</li>
                            <li>Ensures network uptime, security, and decentralization.</li>
                            <li>Earns block rewards and incentives for active participation.</li>
                            <li>Must maintain <span class="fw-600">100% uptime</span> on a dedicated or cloud server infrastructure.</li>
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                        <h4 class="fw-600 mb-2">4. Protector Node</h4>
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                            <li>A new addition under the XDC 2.0 consensus architecture.</li>
                            <li>Requires a <span class="fw-600">minimum 10 million XDC</span> contribution (no upper limit).</li>
                            <li><span class="fw-600">Acts as backup</span> for Core Validator Masternodes — 2x Protector Nodes for each Core Validator.</li>
                            <li>Enhances network fault tolerance and supports seamless block production during disruptions.</li>
                            <li><span class="fw-600">Earns proportional rewards</span> from the Core Validator’s reward pool (based on the number of associated Protector Nodes).</li>
                            <li><span class="fw-600">Ensures network resilience</span> through redundancy, adding another layer of security.</li>
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                        <h4 class="fw-600 mb-2">5. Observer Node</h4>
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                            <li>Another new addition in XDC 2.0’s layered consensus architecture.</li>
                            <li>Requires a <span class="fw-600">minimum 10 million XDC</span> contribution (no upper limit).</li>
                            <li><span class="fw-600">Non-block-producing node</span> that participates by observing consensus and broadcasting transactions.</li>
                            <li>Ideal for users and organizations that want to contribute to decentralization and potentially move up to Protector or Validator roles.</li>
                            <li><span class="fw-600">Receives 50% of the Protector Node reward</span>, offering passive earning potential without active consensus participation.</li>
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                <h3 class="title-m text-center">Why Masternodes and Validator Infrastructure Matter</h3>
                <div class="subtitle subtitle-s text-center">Let's explore all the components.</div>
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                        <div class="card-infoHead mt-3 mb-3">Transaction Validation</div>
                        <p class="fs-6 mb-0">Only Masternodes (Core Validators) are responsible for validating and approving transactions under the <span class="fw-600">XDC 2.0 Proof-of-Stake consensus.</span></p>
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                        <div class="card-infoHead mt-3 mb-3">Instant Transactions</div>
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                            Masternodes enable near-instant confirmation, which powers seamless experiences for real-world payments and dApps.
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                        <div class="card-infoHead mt-3 mb-3">Governance Participation</div>
                        <p class="fs-6 mb-0">Validator and Protector Nodes actively vote on proposals, contribute to upgrade decisions, and shape the direction of the network.</p>
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                        <div class="card-infoHead mt-3 mb-3">Security & Stability</div>
                        <p class="fs-6 mb-0">A layered node architecture — Core Validators, Protector Nodes, and Observer Nodes — creates a fault-tolerant, distributed infrastructure resistant to downtime or attack.</p>
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                        <div class="card-infoHead mt-3 mb-3">Incentivized Participation</div>
                        <p class="fs-6 mb-0">Validators, Protectors, and Observers are rewarded for their contribution with XDC tokens, making participation financially beneficial.</p>
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                <h3 class="title-m text-center">XDC Validator Network Stats (Illustrative)</h3>
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                        <p class="fw-500 fs-6">Masternodes (Core Validators)</p>
                        <div class="fw-600 lh-1 fs-2 mb-3 counter-api counter"><span id="mn-masternodes">108</span></div>
                        <p class="fw-500 fs-7 mb-0"><span class="stats-highlight-text fw-600">ROLE:</span> Block validation, consensus</p>
                        <p class="fw-500 fs-7 mb-0"><span class="stats-highlight-text fw-600">REWARDS:</span> 6000 XDC per epoch</p>
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                        <p class="fw-500 fs-6">Protector Nodes</p>
                        <div class="fw-600 lh-1 fs-2 mb-3"><span class="counter-api counter" id="mn-protectornodes">138</span> <span class="fs-6">(2x Core Validators)</span></div>
                        <p class="fw-500 fs-7 mb-0"><span class="stats-highlight-text fw-600">ROLE:</span> Redundancy, fault tolerance</p>
                        <p class="fw-500 fs-7 mb-0"><span class="stats-highlight-text fw-600">REWARDS:</span> Rv ÷ number of Protectors</p>
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                        <p class="fw-500 fs-6">Observer Nodes</p>
                        <div class="fw-600 lh-1 fs-2 mb-3 counter-api"><span id="mn-observernodes">Unlimited</span></div>
                        <p class="fw-500 fs-7 mb-0"><span class="stats-highlight-text fw-600">ROLE:</span> Network observation</p>
                        <p class="fw-500 fs-7 mb-0"><span class="stats-highlight-text fw-600">REWARDS:</span> ½ × Protector Node reward</p>
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                        <p class="fw-500 fs-6">Total XDC Locked</p>
                        <div class="fw-600 lh-1 fs-2 mb-3"><span class="counter-api counter" id="tvl">2620.82</span> <span id="tvltext">M</span></div>
                        <p class="fw-500 fs-7 mb-0">XDC</p>
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                    <i>
                        <span class="fw-600">DISCLAIMER:</span> All numbers provided are indicative and based on past performance; there is no guarantee of similar rewards in the future. Participation in setting up a masternode or standby
                        node is part of an ongoing innovation project and should be viewed as a contribution to the advancement of blockchain technology, with no assurance of future returns.
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                <div class="subtitle subtitle-s text-center">XDC Masternodes help the network remain fast, scalable, secure, and decentralized.</div>
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                            <th scope="col">NODE TYPE</th>
                            <th scope="col">MINIMUM XDC</th>
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                            <td scope="row" data-label="NODE TYPE" class="data-label">Full Node</td>
                            <td data-label="MINIMUM XDC">None</td>
                            <td data-label="UPTIME">Optional</td>
                            <td data-label="NOTES">No rewards</td>
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                            <td scope="row" data-label="NODE TYPE" class="data-label">Archive Node</td>
                            <td data-label="MINIMUM XDC">None</td>
                            <td data-label="UPTIME">Optional</td>
                            <td data-label="NOTES">No rewards, full chain data</td>
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                            <td scope="row" data-label="NODE TYPE" class="data-label">Observer Node</td>
                            <td data-label="MINIMUM XDC">10M</td>
                            <td data-label="UPTIME">Not mandatory</td>
                            <td data-label="NOTES">½ × Protector reward</td>
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                            <td scope="row" data-label="NODE TYPE" class="data-label">Protector Node</td>
                            <td data-label="MINIMUM XDC">10M</td>
                            <td data-label="UPTIME">Recommended 100%</td>
                            <td data-label="NOTES">Redundancy support</td>
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                            <td scope="row" data-label="NODE TYPE" class="data-label">Core Validator Node</td>
                            <td data-label="MINIMUM XDC">10M</td>
                            <td data-label="UPTIME">100% uptime required</td>
                            <td data-label="NOTES">Block rewards and governance</td>
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                <h3 class="title-m text-center">Leading Infrastructure Operators and Trusted Institutions</h3>
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                    A Network Secured by Leading Infrastructure Operators and Trusted Institutions.
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                                    <p class="card-info-desc br-20 mb-0 ">Cumberland</p>
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                                    <p class="card-info-desc br-20 mb-0 ">GSR Markets</p>
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                                    <p class="card-info-desc br-20 mb-0 ">Bitrue</p>
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                    If you do not have the resources to maintain a Masternode, there are a number of third-party services and volunteers willing to provide you with top-notch support and services.
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                        <a href="https://nodeforge.io/" target="_blank">
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                        <a href="https://www.zeeve.io/blockchain-protocols/deploy-xdc-node/" target="_blank">
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